News Releases

The DNR is holding an open house for the neighbors of Idlewild Wildlife Area and others interested in the public area to discuss forest management plans.

August 28, 2023

Wildlife Management Areas

Events & Public Meetings

Open house to discuss Barber Creek and Wapsi Wildlife Areas forest wildlife stewardship plans

The Iowa DNR will hold an open house on Sept. 14, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Clinton County Conservation Board office, 2308 255th, just south of Grand Mound.

August 28, 2023

Iowa's Wildlife

See You at the Iowa State Fair!

Visit the DNR Building at the Iowa State Fair for a chance to win prizes, enjoy the popular fish aquariums, talk to DNR experts, and more!

August 27, 2023

Spill in tributary of North Raccoon River

The morning of Monday, August 21st, the Iowa DNR Atlantic Field Office was notified of discolored water in an unnamed tributary of the North Raccoon River.

August 22, 2023

Wildlife Management Areas

News Release

Rugged and remote, Tubaugh Wildlife Area packs a lot into its 533 acres

Three wild turkeys disappeared quietly into the edge of the timber as Shane Frevert pulled his truck into the northeast parking lot at the Tubaugh Wildlife Area

August 22, 2023

State Forest Nursery

DNR State Forest Nursery seedling orders start Sept. 1

The DNR State Forest Nursery is gearing up for fall 2023 and spring 2024 seedling orders.

August 22, 2023

Shooting Ranges

News Release

Hawkeye shooting ranges to reopen Friday

The Iowa DNR will reopen three shooting ranges at the Hawkeye Wildlife Area on Friday, August 18, 2023, which had been closed this summer for repairs.

August 18, 2023

Wildlife - Migratory Game Birds

Wildlife Management Areas

News Release

Riverton Wildlife Area wetland pumping delayed

A delay in the delivery of the precast concrete and new metal screw gate at Spring Creek outlet will impact the ability to pump water to the main marsh.

August 18, 2023

Air Quality

Events & Public Meetings

Air Quality permits under review, August 17, 2023

The DNR Air Quality Bureau has the following draft permits up for review. The permits help protect Iowans’ health and the air where we live.

August 17, 2023

Trout Fishing

Wildlife Management Areas

News Release

High quality trout stream, timber make Big Mill Creek Wildlife Area popular year round

The parking lot at the northwest corner of the Big Mill Creek Wildlife Area provides a good spot to people watch, or more precisely, vehicle watch.

August 16, 2023

News Release

Help prevent the spread of invasive aquatic plants around West Okoboji Lake

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is asking for help to prevent the spread of Eurasian watermilfoil and brittle naiad around West Okoboji Lake.

August 16, 2023

Wildlife Management Areas

Hawkeye Wildlife Area to host 12th Annual Pelican Festival

The public is invited to the 12th Annual Pelican Festival, Aug. 27, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Hawkeye Wildlife Area, near Swisher.

August 16, 2023

DNR @ the 2026 Iowa State Fair, Aug 13-23, 2026

News Releases

Pheasant survey results highest in eight years

Busy Labor Day weekend expected on Iowa waters and at state parks, 2023

Iowa’s rabbit, squirrel season opens Sept. 2

Idlewild Wildlife Area forest management plan topic of Sept. 21 open house

Open house to discuss Barber Creek and Wapsi Wildlife Areas forest wildlife stewardship plans

See You at the Iowa State Fair!

Spill in tributary of North Raccoon River

Rugged and remote, Tubaugh Wildlife Area packs a lot into its 533 acres

DNR State Forest Nursery seedling orders start Sept. 1

Hawkeye shooting ranges to reopen Friday

Riverton Wildlife Area wetland pumping delayed

Air Quality permits under review, August 17, 2023

High quality trout stream, timber make Big Mill Creek Wildlife Area popular year round

Help prevent the spread of invasive aquatic plants around West Okoboji Lake

Hawkeye Wildlife Area to host 12th Annual Pelican Festival

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